Professional Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in the New Orleans Garden District Neighborhood

Professional Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in the New Orleans Garden District Neighborhood

Initial Call from a Garden District Homeowner.

Recently one of our clients complained of suddenly having no power to the ceiling lights across their Garden District, New Orleans home. Initially, they believed the issue was something easy when it comes to a circuit breaker tripping but once they turned the panel back on it did not go away. Lights on the ceiling in the several rooms would not come on although the outlets and other circuits would still worked. The homeowner was aware of the fact that this problem might be related to the wiring of the property in its original knob and tube wiring due to the age of the premises. As they desired protection and permanent solution, they invited us to inspect and have a professional knob and tube wiring replacement.

Diagnosing the Electrical Issue

Upon arrival,

our New Orleans licensed electricians conducted a full evaluation of the wiring system in the home. A large number of historic homes in the New Orleans Garden District had knob and tube wiring initially, which was a common type of electrical installation during the early 1900s. Although it represented a cutting-edge technology in its era, the knob and tube wiring is not approved by the National Electrical Code present-day electrical standards.

The testing process found the wiring to be deteriorated around some sections of the ceiling lights. Conductors were exposed and unsafe due to the wearing of the insulation caused by excessive heat from incandescent lamp that were installed in the fixtures trapping heat and destroying the old cloth insulation. This was the reason behind the power loss and it posed also a fire hazard. The insurance provider of the house owner had also informed the homeowner earlier before they would not insure the property with knob and tube wiring .

This proved that the best, most feasible resolution went to complete replacement of knob and tube wiring replacement and removal.

The Solution:

Replacing Knob and Tube Wiring.

To maintain safety and reliability we conducted full knob and tube replacement in the concerned circuits. This process included:

1. Removing the old wiring and keeping the rest of the electrical system stable.

2. Replacing old wiring with code-compliant wiring with capacity to handle recent appliances, lighting, and electronics.

3. If ceiling lights and fixtures are damaged, rewiring them so that there is steady, safe flow of power.

4. Test and label circuit boards to be clear and reliable.

The outcome was a whole new electrical system that has removed older parts and considerably enhanced the safety.

Why Knob and Tube Wiring Must Be Replaced

Knob & tube wiring, though previously sound, has been declared as a relic and unsafe.

Common problems include:

• Thin insulation which cracks away to expose live wires.

• Absence of grounding, which predisposes to shock and fire.

• Incompatible with the modern appliances that consume more energy than the system itself was made.

• Some insurance companies are not prepared to insure homes using knob and tube wiring just because it is hazardous.

To homeowners of the New Orleans Garden District, the updated electrical wiring is not only a plus, but in most cases, protection to the home, the insurance coverage and the future safety.

Final Testing and Customer Satisfaction

Once the wiring replacement was done, the Professional New Orleans Electrician tested out all of the ceiling light circuits and fixtures around the house. The voltage indicators matched, the lamps worked smoothly and the probability of power outage in the future has been avoided.

The homeowner was glad that their lights were reinstated and they had got their insurance needs fulfilled. In addition to being functional, they now had assurance in the thought that their electrical system in the house was now up to date in regard to safety.

Need Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in New Orleans?

Don't wait until your knob and tube wiring develop some problems, if you are living in an old house in the Garden District, or anywhere in New Orleans. It could include loss of power, flickering lights and even fire danger in case it is time to change old wiring.

MK Electric Man,, A New Orleans Electrician close to you provides full electrical rewiring services along with knob and tube wiring replacement and removal, circuit upgrades, electrical code inspections, and knob and tube replacement services.

MK Electric Man, The Best ELectrical company in New Orleans is here to give fast first class electrical service specializing in historic home rewiring. Our New Orleans licensed electricians will keep your property safe, operational and well within the provisions of the insurance requirement.

Call us today and schedule your wiring replacement and protect your home for years to come.

Service provided: Knob & Tube Wiring

Location: New Orleans, LA